Love the Olove

If you’re feeling a bit peckish but you’re tired of the same old nuts, sultanas and the odd squashed banana lurking at the bottom of your bag, then Oloves is a healthy new pitted olive snack, packed full of flavour and ready to eat.

John Gregory-Smith’s Mighty Spice Feature

Spice chef John Gregory-Smith talks to us about Mighty Spice, a straightforward, easy-to-follow cook book with recipes that require spices that most of us will already have in our cupboards, or that will at least be stocked at the corner shop. It’s John’s mission to ‘demystify spices for everyone”, keeping ingredients simple and accessible.

Yellow plum clafoutis

Yellow plums are to me the epitome of Summer, they evoke memories of my grandfather and picnics on the beach after hot afternoons playing in the sea. Today the firm sweet-yellow flesh quickly transports me to those Summer childhood days and to the sight of my grandfather’s tanned face.

The London Fine Meat Company deliver. Excellent quality meats delivered to your door.

The London Fine Meat Company was established in late 2009. Stuart Ferretti, who owns the company, has a long history in the meat industry and his initial intention in setting it up was to supply the restaurant trade in and around London with quality meats. Earlier this year Stuart took the step of supplying to the public direct and having heard about this I decided to give his service a road test.

Costa Launch New Costa Light Coffee

At less than 80 calories for a primo serving (the smallest cup size) Costa Light involves a new production technique of adding Costa’s Mocha Italia espresso to skimmed milk in its own jug, and frothing, which creates a milder, lighter coffee.